China's Communist Party Plenum Emphasizes Discipline

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1. 26 Oct

   HONG KONG (AP) — China’s political leaders and elites begin a four-day meeting Monday to discuss strengthening the ruling Communist Party’s discipline, as Chinese President Xi Jinping pushes for greater loyalty and reliability from officials while deepening his yearslong campaign against corruption.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 29 Oct

   In January, he warned against "two-faced cadres" who profess political loyalty but defy orders and act in their self-interest.

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 9 articles

• 29 Oct China leaders demand more loyalty and more initiativeChinese Communist Party leaders met in Beijing for four days of closed-door discussions focused on maintaining strict discipline and increasing loyalty among party members. Xi Jinping, the CCP’s general secretary and China's head of state, emphasized the need for more initiative at all levels to tackle corruption and ensure stable governance amid economic challenges and international tensions. The resolution…Deutsche Welle
• 29 Oct China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party disciplineChina's top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo during a four-day closed-door meeting, making him the sole military representative after Xi Jinping purged other high-ranking generals. The party also adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening self-governance and discipline within its ranks as part of efforts to maintain power and combat corruption. Zhang currently serves as vice chairman of the…NPR
• 29 Oct Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than everPresident Xi Jinping has carried out the largest purge of officials from China's Communist Party since he took power in 2012. At this year’s annual meeting, 33 members were expelled, leading to more empty seats than ever before, with only 279 full and alternate members present compared to 376 in 2022. The purge includes former Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia, among others, highlighting Xi's ongoing…Daily Mail
• 29 Oct Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gatheringAt China's recent fifth plenum gathering in Beijing, a record number of 33 Communist Party members were expelled, with sixteen from the military. This marks an increase from previous terms under Xi Jinping’s rule; currently, 51 members have been removed during his third term alone. The meeting emphasized party discipline and anti-corruption efforts, highlighting that this purge is more about consolidating power than…BBC
• 27 Oct China begins key meet, setting stage for Xi’s fourth termChina's Communist Party started a four-day meeting of senior officials focused on reinforcing discipline and implementing Beijing’s directives, setting the stage for President Xi Jinping’s potential fourth term in office. During this closed-door session, Xi Jinping presented a draft document emphasizing "full and rigorous party self-governance," addressing issues such as increasing governance capabilities and…Times of India
• 26 Oct China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to XiChina's Communist Party commenced its fifth plenum in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing discipline and loyalty to President Xi Jinping during a four-day meeting. State media highlighted Xi's decade-long anti-corruption efforts, citing issues like lavish dining, illicit gifts, and vanity projects as targets for continued scrutiny. Official reports indicate that Xi presented a work report and explained the draft document…South China Morning Post
• 26 Oct China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party disciplineChina's political leaders are meeting for a four-day gathering starting Monday to discuss strengthening discipline within the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping seeks greater loyalty from officials and continues his anticorruption campaign. Approximately 300 members of the Central Committee, with some vacancies due to investigations, are attending this fifth plenum ahead of expected personnel changes before…Al Jazeera
• 26 Oct China’s Communist Party elite hold key talks on governancePresident Xi Jinping opened a key meeting of China's Communist Party elite, known as the fifth plenum, in Beijing on October 26, 2026. Around 300 members of the Central Committee attended the closed-door session which aims to strengthen party self-governance and reduce corruption. The meeting runs until October 29 and precedes a major party congress next year where Xi is expected to secure his fourth term as leader…The Hindu
• 26 Oct What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party disciplineChinese political leaders gather for a four-day meeting starting Monday to discuss strengthening Communist Party discipline under President Xi Jinping's guidance. This plenum aims to ensure greater loyalty and combat corruption among officials ahead of Xi's expected fourth term as party leader next year. Key topics include punishing underperforming cadres and formalizing efforts to maintain party integrity…Toronto Star

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